TAOISEACH Simon Harris has pledged Ireland will stand with Ukraine for “as long as it takes” during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The two leaders signed a joint memorandum on areas of co-operation during the meeting, which included common work on demining Ukraine and on cyber security. Mr Harris, who announced a €36m package for Ukraine and neighbouring … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pledges to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
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Appeal for answers 25 years after teenager murdered in Dublin
THE family of a teenager killed on her way home from a night out more than 25 years ago have appealed for information about her death. Raonaid Murray was last seen alive at approximately 11.20pm on September 3, 1999 when she made her way home from Dun Laoghaire town centre in Dublin. The 17-year-old had been out with friends, after finishing work at a clothes shop, then known … [Read more...] about Appeal for answers 25 years after teenager murdered in Dublin
Ikea offers free breakfast to Irish customers who turn up in correct clothing this weekend
IKEA will give a free cooked breakfast to all customers who make their way to their Dublin store in the correct clothing this weekend. The Swedish furniture chain is asking all visitors to turn up in their pyjamas on Saturday, September 7 and earn themself a free cooked breakfast in the Ikea café. Those who make the journey will need to be a Ikea Family member, the store’s … [Read more...] about Ikea offers free breakfast to Irish customers who turn up in correct clothing this weekend
Inquiry to be established into ‘appalling’ sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland
A COMMISSION of inquiry will be set up to fully examine incidents of historical sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland. Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed the inquiry’s establishment this week, following a recommendation made in the report of the scoping inquiry into allegations of abuse in day and boarding schools run by religious orders. The report, which … [Read more...] about Inquiry to be established into ‘appalling’ sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland
Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation
TWO new naval vessels have been unveiled in Ireland during a ceremony in Co. Cork. Tánaiste Micheál Martin hosted a naming and commissioning ceremony for L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait, in Haulbowline island in Cork Harbour this week. “L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait will play a vital role in safeguarding our nation’s security and, given the times we now live in, they will … [Read more...] about Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation